How to pronounce sharpies
Say it like SHAR-peez. Sharpies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR).
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US American/ˈʃɑrpiz/SHAR-peez
UK British/ˈʃɑːpiz/SHAH-peez
- SHAR
- peez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sharpies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- peezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sharpies
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAH-peez.
What does sharpies mean?
noun
- plural of sharpie How to pronounce sharpie
Questions about saying sharpies
How do you pronounce sharpies?
Say SHAR-peez. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑrpiz/. In British English it is /ˈʃɑːpiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sharpies?
Sharpies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR). Broken into parts: SHAR · peez.
Is sharpies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃɑːpiz/ (SHAH-peez).